Be prepared behind the wheel during winter

With the weather fluctuating during the last couple of weeks and the wintry mix that entered the region Friday, residents need to remember to take extra precautions on the road.

For more rural regions, many road conditions can change rapidly from one mile to the next.

As we move deeper into the winter season, the weather will undoubtedly get worse. This can cause major problems for motorists and result in an increase in traffic crashes.

However, crashes are not the only issue with the colder weather, as many vehicles may have mechanical problems that will leave the vehicle and passengers stranded.

Take the time now to have your vehicle checked to ensure parts are working correctly; that includes checking the tires and other mechanical elements.

Also, have an emergency kit in the vehicle in case of trouble. Items in the kit can include blankets, clothes, jumper cables and roadside flares that can help in a situation in which the passengers are stranded.

We encourage people to take extra preventative measures and allow extra time to get to their destination.

All of these items together provide residents with the ability to arrive at the destination safely.

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Be prepared behind the wheel during winter

With the weather fluctuating during the last couple of weeks and the wintry mix that entered the region Friday, residents need to remember to take extra precautions on the road.